September 9,2004 - North Dallas Gazette

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SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE
Coffin County Salutes Caify Patterson
Photos and story by E.
Dewayne
Gibsonjr.
O n the Homefiront:
The AnCentre of Piano's
final exhibition of the summer
will feature the abstract
paintings of Harry Lewis
"Without Irony," August 3
through September 4. The
Plaza gallery will also feature
"New Begiimings," selected
works of local artists. For more
information please contact
Scott White at 972-490-0903.
Collin County Community
College showcases "Exhibition
One: The Faculty," Aug 30 Sept. 13 at The Arts gallery
located at the Spring Creek
campus. An arts reception will
be held at 6 pm, Sept. 7.
Lunch and Learn Series for
seniors includes fi^e lunch and
workshops on health insurance
and RX plans. The workshops
will be every Wednesday in
September in Allen and every
Thur<;dny in September in
,V;
RSVP,
inuiitaiaU-ij uL 214-269-1164
as seating is limited.
Tlie
Piano
Symphony
Orchestra
presents
In
Remembrance, September 11,
a tribute to American history,
featuring
Beethoven's
Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy."
The concert is September 11,
at 8:15 pm at the Charles
Eisemann Center for the
Performing Arts. Tickets range
from 88-860.
For more
information call Alice Hobbs at
or
972-473-7262
visitwww.planosymphony.org.
African American Museum's
Third Fridays starts Sept. 17
with extended hours and
special attractions.
The
Blacken Blues Theater will
present the play E-Love by
Willie Holmes on Sept. 17.
Bring the entire family to enjoy
art and history activities.
Walk-A-Thon sponsored by
Collin
Count>'
Hispanic
Chamber
of
Commerce
members, Top Achievers andT.
Davis ISD will be on Sept. 18.
To help fight the obesity rate of
children in North Texas, all are
encouraged to participate.
Area businesses are invited to
set up vendor booths for a 825
rental fee.
For more information email
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Saturday, September
4th
2004
was
unanimously a n d officially
proclaimed Carly Patterson
Day in Allen, Texas. T h e
16-year-old U . S . Oljinpic
G o l d Medalist was h o n o r e d
with a parade, a celebration
rally a n d m u c h fanfare.
Signs, posters a n d p h o t o s
were posted all arovmd the
cities that make u p Collin
County. T h e Gold Medal
Celebration started with a
parade a n d ended with a
Celebration Rally Program
at t h e Allen High School
gymnasium.
A host of dignitaries
traveled to be in attendance
b e a r i n g kind w o r d s a n d
proclamations.
Patterson
received
proclamations
from Mayor Stephen Terrell
of t h e C i t y of Allen, t h e
Collin
County
Commissioners
Court,
Senator
Kay
Bailey
Carly's Mother, Carly, and Coach
Hutchison,
U.S.
Representative Ralph Hall,
State
Senator
Florence
Shapiro,
and
State
Representative K e n Paxton.
T h e champion received 6
p r o c l a m a t i o n s from local
and
national
officials,
the
Mayor's
including
Excellence
Award, the
oSicial City of Allen Flag,
the official State of Texas
Flag a n d the official U n i t e d
States Flag.
State S e n a t o r F l o r e n c e
Shapiro proudly said, "It's a
great d a y in Allen, Texas.
T h i s is the flag that flew
over t h e State Capital the
day you won."
State Representative K e n
Paxton
said,
"When
someone yells o u t *We love
are
you
Carly',
they
speaking for all of us. You
o n e of a
kind,
are
internationally, a n d we love
you."
Senator
Kay
Bailey
Hutchinson
commended
us Gold Carly Puge 2
Boycott Hypocrisy
By. Jomea Clingman
W'hen I heard the
_^dvcrLi^t--nicni o n a
Black-owned radio station
in C i n c i n n a t i , O h i o , I
simply shook m y head in
exasperation a n d s h a m e .
The
ad
touted
the
upcoming
Procter a n d
Gamble
Ohio
Football
Classic, a game featuring
two
Bluck
colleges,
Grambling and BethuneCookman.
Although I have written
a b o u t the righteous struggle
for h u m a n rights taking
place here in Cincinnati,
citing t h e National Baptist
C o n v e n t i o n agreeing t o
b r i n g their $ 2 1 million
c o n v e n t i o n in r e t u r n for
c h u m p c h a n g e a n d silly
perks, a n d t h e so-called G a m b l e " ) Anyway, the game
Black football game a n d t h e was taken to Cleveland last
image it projects, I just h a d to year (2003) a n d is being
shlf^ fife* J9fw wfju^We wixh Joroijig^ h»ck t o Cincy in
all of you across the country. September 2004 despite t h e
boycott - o r should I say " t o
T h i s really takes the cake.
A little b a c k g r o u n d is spite" the boycon?; o r could
a p p r o p r i a t e . A Black m a n it b e to "break" the boycott?
brought the football game to Take your pick.
Cincinnati b u t decided it was
T h e Cinciiuiati Enquirer
best t o allow P r o c t e r a n d wrote: " C i t y officials a n d
G a m b l e to co-opt it. You may c o r p o r a t e executives say
not know it, b u t P & G is in they
have
a
golden
charge of m o s t things in this m a r k e t i n g
opportunity
t o w n , including t h e Black when Cincinnati will host a
Family R e u n i o n a n d t h e college football game, p r o
National
U n d e r g r o u n d baseball a n d football games
Railroad F r e e d o m Center.
and t h e armual Oktoberfest
(I
can
hear
s o m e on the same weekend."
Cincirmati Blacks now. " U h
" T h e events, t h e weekend
oh, Jim's in big trouble now; of S e p t . 17 t o 1 9 , are
he said s o m e t h i n g a b o u t projected to bring 750,000
Procter a n d g o d ... I m e a n people t o the city a n d p u m p
Blackonomics
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Piano's 2nd Annual
Black Family
Technology Day
CCCCD
ANNOUNCES 2004
*LIVING LEGENDS
P L A N O — T h e 2 n d A n n u a l Black
Family Technology D a y targeting Piano's
D o u g l a s C o m m u n i t y in east P i a n o is
p l a n n e d for S e p t e m b e r 2 5 t h at t h e
C C C C D - S p r i n g C r e e k C a m p u s from
8:30 A M - 12:30 P M .
T h i s event is o p e n to all a n d h a s been
designed t o illuminate t h e benefits of
having a stronger technology-focus within
the
socio-economically
challenged
c o m m u n i t i e s . W i t h the t h e m e of "Living
in a n Analog world, d o m i n a t e d by Digital
i n p u t s - M a k i n g t h e Transition!," local
businesses a n d corporations along with
c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s s p o n s o r a d a y of
e n l i g h t e n m e n t a b o u t technology in a n
effort to bridge the digital information gap
that exists in m a n y families.
Last year's inaugural event w a s a d a y
filled with m o t i v a t i o n a l s p e a k e r s a n d
enthusiastic
engineers
from
the
sponsoring companies, computer-based
scavenger
hunts,
and
*how-to'
informational sessions for parents.
CoUin C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y College
District ( C C C C D ) is annoimcing the 2 0 0 4
Living L e g e n d s for Collin C o u n t y —
Professor John a n d D r . Myrtie Hightower
of Piano, G e r r y Ruschhaupt of M c K i n n e y
a n d D r . Erwin a n d Elisabeth Pink of
Frisco.
Tlie college will formally recognize these
individuals on Nov. 13 at a ceremony
underwritten by Baylor Regional Medical
Center of Piano at the college's Spring
Creek C a m p u s in Piano.
T h e tribute n o t only salutes the pillars of
the conunimity b u t also paves the way for
the future leaders of Collin C o u n t y
through a scholarship e n d o w m e n t fiind for
outstanding students.
Living Legends debuted in 2 0 0 3 , and t h e
late Gladys H a r r i n g t o n , credited for
starting Piano's first library, was t h e first
recipient. In its second year, the tribute has
expanded to include five honorees fi-om
throughout Collin County.
According to Cindy Bauge, with t h e
T h i s year's event will build u p o n t h e
concept
thai
Opportunity
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Record Number of Blacks
Attend GOP Convention
By. George E . Curry,
NNPA Editor-in-Chief
W A S H I N G T O N (NNPA)
- T h e 167 Blacks attending
last
week's
Republican
N a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n in
N e w York represented the
largest bloc of AfricanAmerican delegates to ever
attend a G O P convention.
"This dramatic increase in
African American delegate
participation is a remarkable
showing for the Republican
convention, a n d it will be
interesting to see whether it
filters into the voting booths
come November," said Joint
C e n t e r for Political a n d
Economic Smdies President
Eddie N . Williams.
" O u r polling since t h e
2000 election has indicated
some increasing support for
Republicans a m o n g younger
Afincan Americans, although
as shown in t h e 2 0 0 2
midterms, this generally has
n o t translated into m o r e
votes for the GOP."
Blacks at this year's
convention
were
6.7
percent of the 2,509 total
delegates, surpassing t h e
previous
record
of 6
percent set in 1912.
"After
1912,
the
Republican Party changed
its
rules,
allocating
delegates to states, and it
has taken 9 2 years for black
representation to exceed
the 1912 level," t h e Joint
C e n t e r for Political a n d
Economic Smdies said in
its report, "Blacks a n d t h e
2004 Republican National
Convention."
In 1996, the 52 Black
delegates were 2.6 percent
of the total delegate count.
Record Number AA at GOP Page 3
2nd Annual Neighborhood
Leadership Conference
T h e City of Garland is homeowner associations, city
pleased to sponsor the 2004 eniployees, members of the
Neighborhood
Leadership business community, faithConference,
themed based organizations and
"Building Neighborhoods of policymakers interested in
Choice." The event will be building and maintaining
held on Saturday, October 30, healthy, vital neighborhoods
are invited to spend a half
from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This year's keynote speaker day exploring and learning
will be Dr. Elise M. Bright about topics that impact the
of
our
who is an Associate Professor livabiljty
at the Institute of Urban neighborhoods. T h e cost is
Studies, School of Urban and S15
per person.
This
Public Affairs, University of includes breakfast, lunch
Texas at Arlington and the and conference materials.
author of Revivmg America's With 3 paid registrations, a
Forgotten
Neighborhoods: fourth person may attend for
Investigation of Inner City free.
Revitalization Efforts.
T h e Education Tracks are:
The conference will once
1) Neighborhood Website
again be held at The Atrium Forum 2)Small Sparks 3)
at the Granville Arts Center, Neighborhood Revitalization
300 N . Fifth St., Garland, Models 4) It Takes a
T X . The doors will open at Village...To
Build
7:45 to receive materials and Community 5) Building
for a continental breakfast Strong Neighborhoods: How
sponsored by the Garland do policy makers and city
Chamber of Commerce.
employees fit in?
The luncheon is sponsored
T h e general session will
begin at 8:30 a.m. with a by Garland Power & Light.
welcoming message from Register early to reserve your
Mayor
Bob
Day. space. For more information
Neighborhood
and please call 972-205-3864.
PLANO COMMUNITV FORUM 23ni
ANNUAL AWARDSTO FEATURE GUEST
EMCEE SMOKIN' KEVAN BROWNING
T h e Piano Community
Forum presents, "Building
Community Legacies and
Education" at their 23rd
Annual Awards
Banquet,
Saturday, September 25, 2004
at SouthFork Ranch Ewing
Ballroom in Parker. The Silent
Auction begins at 6:30pm with
dinner and awards at 7pm.
Guest emcee is 94.5 KSoul
radio personality, Smokin'
Kevan Browning.
The Piano
Community
Forum Awards Banquet will
recognize the 2004 Martin
Luther
King
Scholarship
Creek Parkway)
recipients
and
award
honorees
for
their
outstanding
community,
civic, business and youth
contributions in the Piano
community.
This year
introduces a new award
category,
the
Educator
Award,
for
outstanding
contributions in education.
The signature sponsor for
the 2004 Piano Community
Forum Awards Banquet is
Dr. Pepper.
For more information
call
972.260.4208
or
214.682.8364
Piano, Texas
75074
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Patterson by saying, "We
want you to know how
your sportsmanship has
inspired us."
VISA
USA,
who
sponsored and supported
Patterson and the US
Olympic Team presented
her with a prepaid gift card
in a black Kate Spade
wallet.
NBC5 started tracking
Patterson's success before
she went off to Athens,
Ron Isbell who is a big fan
of Patterson's.
Isbell attended the entire
three weeks of Olympic
Games in Athens, which
made this his fifth time
attending the
Olympic
Games.
Patterson who has been
on the National Team since
2000, won two Silver and
one Gold medal in the
Athens Games including
the 2004 Olympic Gold
Medal - All Around, the
first U.S. woman in 20 years
to win this award since
Mary Lou Retton, the 2004
Olympic Silver Medal Balance Beam, and the
2004 Olympic Silver Medal
-Team..
"Carly is self-disciplined
and very grounded...I don't
think she really understands
the bigness of it [being a US
Gold Medalist] yet," says
Patterson's mother.
Patterson was born in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but
currently resides in Allen,
Texas with her and sister.
"I'm proud to say that I live
in Allen," said Patterson.
She attends private school
in Piano and after finishing
high school, Patterson wants
to further her educadon and
eventually become a dental
hygienist. She says she
attributes
commitment,
dedication, and hard work as
the keys to her success.
North Texas
Job Corps Center
O u r M i s s i o n is to provide a safe a n d healthy living a n d l e a r n i n g
e n v i r o n m e n t that teaches eligible young adults employability and
social skills that p r o m o t e l o n g t e r m self sufficiency.
Cheryl Jackson unth Ron
Isbell holding a photo from
Athens, Greece.
Greece for the Olympic
Competition. The news
team presented a slide
show
of
candid
performance photos at the
celebration.
Patterson
began
participating in gymnastics
at the age of 6. She has 10
years of experience under
her belt and a lengthy track
record of victories and has
traveled all over the world
competing and winning
gymnastic competitions.
Patterson is a member of
the
World
Olympic
Gymnastics
Academy
(WOGA)
under
the
tutelage of her Olympic
Coach,
Evgeny
Marchenko.
"This is the most exciting
day in my life," said her
coach at the Celebration
Rally.
After the Celebration
Rally, the Gold Medalist
signed
autographs
at
McDonald's and at Bank
of America in Allen.
"It's great to-be so close
t o . ^ G g l i i Medalist," said
Eligibility Requirements:
Carly and Allen Mayor Stephen
Terrell
DEPRESSED AGAIN?
The D e p a r t m e n t of Psychiatry at the University of
Texas Southwestern Medical C e n t e r of Dallas is
conducting research sponsored by the National
Institute of Mental Health on cognitive therapy for
depression. Treatment is free. The synnptoms of
depression include:
• Depressed or sad mood
• Loss of interest in activities
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too m u c h
• Feeling slow^ed dow^n
• Feeling tired or having low^ energy
• Feeling guilty or worthless
• Changes in weight or appetite
• Difficulty concentrating
If you have experienced these synnptoms more than
once in your life, are drug fi-ee and not currently in
psychiatric treatment, please call the Psychosocial
Research and Depression Clinic at 214-648-5351.
SOUTHWESTERN
• B e age 16 - 24
• B e from a h o m e that is c o n s i d e r e d lo^v i n c o m e
• B e from an area that h a s c o n d i t i o n s that prevent y o u from
getting a n e d u c a t i o n or a job
• B e able to benefit and c o m p l e t e the vocational a n d
a c a d e m i c training
• A d h e r e to our Zero Tolerance Policy for v i o l e n c e a n d drugs
For more information, contact the Job Corps
Admissions Office @ 1 800 460-2072
The center is operated by the Cube Corporation
for the U.S. Department of Labor/ETA
www. Cubecorp.com
1701 N. C h u r c h Street McKinney, Texas 75069
p h o n e (972) 542-2623 (fax) 972 547-7700
Around The Town
Ongoinc
EyeCare America will
be
launching
a
campaign
urging
seniors to call the tollfreq Seniors EyeCare
Help Line: 1-800-222EYES (3937), which is
intended to remind the
senior
community
about the value of
sight. T h e free eye care
program is available all
year round. For more
information,
visit
www.eyecareamerici;.
org.
Collin
County
e m e r g e n c y
preparedness hotline:
972-548-4114. You can
also
visit
www.co.collin.tx.us
Interactive Children'
s M u s e u m at Valley
View Center- a hospital
fancasyland,
a
miniature
grocery
store, a farm, a "Jungle
Impressions"
exhibit
complete with rain
forest, arts and crafts,
Mon-Fri. 9 am-6 pm,
Saturdays 11 ani-6 pm
and Sundays noon6pm.
Children 2-10
years $4/ Adults $3. Call mortgages and
financial
972-386-6555
literature for first time
Job seekers can attend homebuyers is available by
For
weekly meetings held by appointment only.
more
information
please
TeamNetworking
Collin
County.
TTie nonprofit, contact 214.413.1739.
business-to-business group
T h e Dance Academy of
oversees several chapters, Pathway of Life Church is
group meetings from 11:30 registering!
Classes are
am-1 pm every Tuesday at held every Saturday from
Blue Mesa Grill, 8200 10:15 am to 2 p m .
North Dallas Parkway in Children ages 4 to adults
Piano. N o reservations are are welcomed to learn
required
and
more ballet, tap, jazz, modern,
information is available lyrical, hip hop and musical
theater.
For
more
online
contact
P.I.P. Productions the information
Chapman
or
distribution of the new Cylinda
multi-station show. T h e Denise Upchurch for more
Valder Beebe Show is details at 214-275-7284
announcing T h e Valder
S e p t e m b e r 11,2004
Beebe Show broadcasts on
NAACP-Garland Branch
Garland, Texas'KXVI F M will host its 14th Annual
"The Bridge Network" each Freedom F u n d Banquet.
Sunday, 6-7PM.
Keynote speaker will be
Minister
Shaun
Rabb,
General Infonnation
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Garland
Community
Service
Center
offers TV-Dallas/Fort Worth. For
limited financial assistance more information contact
for utilities, rent
and Gwen Daniels at 972-381mortgage for local residents. 5044, ext 5
Other
services
offered
September 12, 2004
include housing counseling
The
Mesquite
Arts
focusing
on
reverse Center will host an artist
mortgages,
default reception for Dean Corbitt
Sponsored By:
(G)
sae
(
at 2:30 pm. Come enjoy
wine and cheese with the
artist. Call 972-216-6444
for more information.
S e p t e m b e r 17S c p t e m b e r 19, 2004
Kohl's presents Children
Helping Children Auction
Party and Junior Singles
Tetuiis Tournament.
The
kick-off party and silent
auction will begin at 6:30
pm at T h e Westin Galleria
Dallas. T h e two-day- tennis
tournaments will be held
from 8 am-5 pm both days
and will be played at High
Point Tennis Center in
Piano. For player, sponsor
or
other
information
contact Suzanne Harrison
at 214-456-8360.
S e p t e m b e r 25, 2004
The
United
Negro
College
Fund
2004
Walk/Run for Education
will be in Dallas at the Lake
Cliff Park located at 300 E.
Colorado Blvd. T h e walk-athon will provide fun for the
entire family including: 5K
Fun Run, 5K Fun Walk, 1
mile Kiddie Walk, College
Fair,
Step
Teams
Exhibition,
health
Screenings as well as fun,
food and entertainment.
For
more
information
contact 972-234-1007
S e p t e m b e r 25, 2004
Celebrating Sistafiiends is
an empowerment
Sista
Circle focusing on helping
women grow, prosper and
soar
professionally,
spiritually and emotionally.
T h e circle offers a safe place
to share and find solutions.
T h e circle meets every 4th
Saturday at 7 pm
Support Groups
Healing Matters Grief
Support Group meets the
fourth M o n d a y of every
month at 7:30 p.m. at
Medical Center of Piano
classrooms.
This is a
pregnancy loss support
group for anyone who has
lost a baby to miscarriage,
ectopic
pregnancy,
stillbirth, newborn death or
SIDS. There is also a share
group for those pregnant
again following a loss. For
information call 972-5191588.
Divorcee are meets at 7
p.m. each Tuesday at
Fellowship Bible Church
N o r t h , 850
Lexington,
Piano. Call Bob Hornstein
at 972-783-8800
C.I.T.Y.
Family
Center, a non-profit
agency, is offering free
parenting groups the
last Thursday of each
month.
Located at
1947 Ave. K.; Bldg. A,
Suite
100,
Piano.
Contact Libby D o r n ,
C.I.T.Y. Family Center
972-424-4626
Volunteer
Opportunities
Come join the City of
Piano to celebrate the
25th Annual
Piano
Balloon
Festival.
Volunteers will work 3-4
hour shifts Sept. 17th19th, receive a threeday- admission pass, a
parking pass and a free
T-shirt.
For more
information
visit
www.plano.gov
Volunteer at your local
libraries Literacy for
Life program in Piano.
Teach an adult to read,
one-on-one tutoring for
those with ESL. For
training
information
contact Angela Funai at
972-941-7175.
Proud To Be An Active
Partner In The Community
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THE TRUTH CLINIC
The Outer Loop
Black America Decision 2004
(Taming The Tax and Inflation Demon)
routes with citizens. T h o s e
town hall meetings will b e
held:
T h e Outer Loop is a future
1944 t h e b u r d e n of taxes money that could b e used t o
east-west
thoroughfare north
shifted t o t h e individual ( 4 5 take care of their food,
of U S 380, which is designed
shelter
and
% t o 33%) and the gap has clothing,
grown ever since. In 2002 46 education.
to connect 1-35 to U S 7 5 .
T h e report concludes that,
percent
came
from
F o r t h e past two years,
a n d only 8 "Despite t h e dramatically
individuals
Collin C o u n t y h a s b e e n
percent from corporations. lower t a x b u r d e n in 2 0 0 4
conducting a corridor study
of
tax
cuts,
This is just one indicator of b e c a u s e
and we have been meeting
the two-class tax system that Americans still spend more
places the b u r d e n of taxes o n on taxes than they spend o n
with
citizens
a n d city
food, clothing a n d medical
the middle class.
councils t h r o u g h o u t t h e
T h e tax laws that created care combined."
county to receive their input.
I n 2 0 0 4 , A m e r i c a n s will
this dilemma are cloaked in
Three corridors have been
well crafted legal complexities work 6 6 days to afford their
studied. T h e corridors are
and are used by self-serving federal taxes a n d 3 6 more
politicians
to
lead days t o pay state a n d local
about 5-6 times as wide as a
uninformed citizens down a taxes. O t h e r Categories of
road would b e a n d this
primrose path of false facts s p e n d i n g a n d t h e days of
project
is many years away.
indicating the rich are paying labor required to pay the bills
However,
as cities grow this
extra
high
taxes,
t h a t are; housing and household
will
b
e
a
planning tool for
operation
(66
days),
health
corporations are being stifled
by taxes a n d the economy is and medical care (51 days),
them
t o preserve t h e
being u n d e r m i n e d by high food (31 days), transportation
necessary
right-of-way
taxes
that
discourage (31 days), recreation (22
before
a
n
o
t
h
e
r
100,000
clothing
and
in
business days),
investment
people
move
into
the
area.
expansion.
accessories (14 days), saving
After
receiving
input
T h e t r u t h is if y o u a r e (5 days) a n d all other
among
t h e millions of expenses (44 days).
concerning environmentals,
Over t h e years tax reform
individuals that earn less that
topography a n d a lack of
575,000 per year fi-om wages has been the political game of
disruption t o residents, t h e
t h e n y o u a r e paying a Democrats a n d Republicans.
commissioners'
court
disproportionate share of the With each "reform" measure
selected Corridor A which is
coimtry's tax burden. Tliat passed by congress taxpayers
along with the negative effects soon discovered t h a t only
the
southern
corridor.
of inflation is why our larger sjTnptoms h a d been treated.
Recently, engineers have
paychecks are buying far less Taxes a n d inflation still
come back with five possible
t h a n o u r p a r e n t ' s smaller devastate o u r lives. Taxes
routes within that corridor.
t
h
e
young
worker
h
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b
b
l
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paychecks d i d a generation
from their first paycheck.
T h e s e routes can b e viewed
ago.
According
to
T a x Sales taxes diminish o u r
under the Outer Loop link at
F o u n d a t i o n , a non-profit purchasing power. Property
www.collincountytx.gov.
organization d e d i c a t e d t o taxes rise b u t education still
Beginning in September,
disseminating
information suffers.
we
will have three town hall
Many people fail financially
and facts t o raise the public's
meetings t o share those
"tax consciousness". T a x because they are conditioned
Freedom D a y in 2004 was to focus o n how m u c h they
celebrated on April 11 based earn instead of h o w m u c h
At t h e recent
on government data. Tax they keep.
Btack Fdmify Tick Day Paa* 1
Freedom D a y is defined as political conventions m a n y
the day when Americans have promises were m a d e for
engineering a n d science is
earned enough money t o pay reducing the tax b u r d e n b u t
fun! T h e opening session
off their total tax bill for the few specifics were provided.
will b e kicked-ofif b y M s .
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Robotics
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By: James W. Breedlo\-e
A funny thing happened as
I traveled down t h e road
toward the great American
d r e a m of prosperity a n d
financial independence. I,
like many young graduates,
fresh o u t of school a n d
thoroughly
indoctrinated
with the hard work ethic, got
a good j o b a n d looked
forward to" climbing t h e
ladder of success through
promotions a n d pay raises
each year. T h e money was
coming in b u t as t h e years
went by it seemed like t h e
more I m a d e t h e further
behind I fell financially. O n e
day it dawned o n me that I
had r u n headlong into t h e
tax and inflation d e m o n that
was constantly gobbling u p
any gains shown o n m y
paycheck.
I discovered, after carefiil
research,
that
several
generally a c c e p t e d myths
h a d biased m y views of
financial success; a primar>'
one being that America had
a fair a n d uniform t a x
system. T h e truth is we d o
not have a fair tax code. I n
reality there is a dual tax
system-one for the rich and
one for alF others.
Over the years, under t h e
calculating scheming of
congress a n d t h e executive
branch, the tax burden has
been transferred ft-om those
w h o can most afford t o pay
to those less able to pay. Tax
policies o n c e geared t o
nurturing a n d encouraging
middle class growth are now
dividing the nation into two
classes—the haves and havenots.
In 1936 17 percent of the
government's revenue came
from individuals a n d 18
percent from corporations.
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invi^lved in World W^ar II,
ooifpomtiona Vfctc paying 42
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6.30pm Open House
7.15 Meeting begins
>Xfeston City Hall
Tliursday, September 16,2004
6.30iwn Open House
7.15pm Meeting B^jns
AnnaHi^Schod
After citizen input, all routes
will be reevaluated. Keep in a
m i n d that t h e final r o u t e
could be one of the proposed
routes, a combination of the
proposed routes or even none
of the proposed routes. Once
routes are reevaluated a
citizens c o m m i t t e e will b e
formed t o seek the donations
of intended right of way.
Collin County is not out to
construct another LBJ ASAP.
O u r objective is t o establish a
route that is citizen fiiendly so
that, again, as cities grow and
plan they will have some idea
in regards t o zoning and setback requirements.
Once
construction does begin it will
consist of a two-lane county
type asphalt road laid down in
sections a n d , over time, as
" T h e r e have been so
m a n y p e o p l e w h o have
t o u c h e d my life a n d inspired
m e t o excel in m a t h a n d
science.
Although I c a n
never repay t h e d e b t , I c a n
d o my. best t o p a s s t h a t
w ^ p i r a t i o n , o n t o others,'*
said D r . Dannellia G l a d d e n G r e e n , founder of this event.
Although it's t h e first of
its kind in Piano, there a r e
other cities a n d states with
similar T e c h n o l o g y D a y
programs.
T h e r e is a
national
Black
Family
Technology
Awareness
Week, f o u n d e d
by t h e
Career
Communications
G r o u p , h e l d a n n u a l l y in
February.
T h e N a t i o n a l Society of
Black
Engineers (NSBE)
while y o u n g e r kids will
c o n s t r u c t their versions of .host local a n d r e g i o n a l
programs
fulfilling
this
robots with Lego's.
mission
while
Alpha
K
a
ppa
Older youths will engage
Alpha
Sorority
I
n
c
o
r
p
o
r
a
ted
in c o m p u t e r s i m u l a t i o n s .
Parents a r e encouraged t o (AKA) has Technology a n d
Black
Family
as
a t t e n d with their children t h e
elements
of
its
national
a
nd
a n d will participate in a
local
p
r
o
g
r
a
m
thrusts.
tutorial
on
building
Area s p o n s o r s
include
webpages
and
other
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s
t
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s
,
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software literacy training.
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ployee
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a
projected
N
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w
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(
R
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B
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Texas
a t t e n d a n c e a r o u n d 2 0 0 , the
Black
2 0 0 5 Piano Black Family I n s t r u m e n t s '
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p
l
o
y
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e
Initiative
(TITechnology Day is growing
B
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t
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m
e
t
r
o
plex
as it was designed t o b e a
catalyst for addressing t h e c h a p t e r s of N S B E a n d
tough
issue
of s o c i o - N o r t h Carolina A & T State
(NCA&TSU),
economically
challenged University
t
h
e
C
h
i
Z
eta
Omega
youths a n d their access t o
of A K A , a n d
information at t h e e n d of C h a p t e r
SAGEsse
Consulting
LLC.
an internet line.
( C o u n t y
Commissioner
Joe
J a y n e s ' e m a i l a d d r e s s is
jjaynes@collincountytx.
gov.)
I ' d l i t i o a Moil rhi.-(iiizL-lU-.t:(iiti
Sponsors
will
have
t e c h n o l o g y
demonstrations,
provide
engineers t o lead activities,
a n d have d o n a t e d n e w
computers,
calculators,
PDA's
and
other
t e c h n o l o g y goodies for
give-aways. T h e C C C C D
c a m p u s at Spring Creek is
the host facility.
" L a s t year's event w a s
great
and
Texas
I n s t r u m e n t s always wants
to b e at t h e forefront of
increasing t h e exposure of
technology
in
any
c o m m u n i t y , " said Taiwan
Barksdale, T I University
Relations Manager.
"Raytheon has a long
history of being a g o o d
corporate
citizen a n d
providing
resources to
close technological g a p s .
O u r ongoing c o m m i t m e n t
to B o w m a n M i d d l e School
a n d other area p r o g r a m s
makes o u r s p o n s o r s h i p of
this event a natural fit,"
said D a v i d A n d e r s o n of
Raytheon.
Following t h e opening
session, there will b e t h e
robotics'
workshop,
technology demonstrations
a n d break-out sessions for
children a n d parents. T h e
p r o g r a m will conclude with
t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s in t h e
robotics'
workshop
presenting their work for
all t o see a n d the judges t o
a n n o u n c e the winners.
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Racord NumlMr AA at GOP Pagm J
In 2 0 0 0 , there were 85
African-American delegates
(4.1 percent). I n addition t o
the regulars, there are 123
Black alternate delegates t o
the 2 0 0 4 convention, u p
from 76 in 2000.
States with t h e largest
proportion of Black delegates
are Louisiana (15.6 percent),
Michigan (13.1 percent).
Minority
nw(^ii=ciU'.inn,
Thursday, September 2,2004
6.30pm Open House
7.15pm Meeting b ^ i n s
First Baptist Church of Prosper
growth
occurs,
the
necessary right-of-way will
already b e in place t o
expand t h e road w h e n
needed.
At that point,
cities will have already
armexed those areas a n d
will b e taking t h e lead
regarding road expansion.
T h e commissioners court
has also began a corridor
study for t h e Outer L o o p
for east of U S 75 which will
eventually tie into Rockwall
County. W e have b e e n
meeting with Rockwall
County
Commissioners
who are seeking a route t o
tie the Outer Loop into I30.
Later we will b e
meeting with Kaufinan
County Commissioners to
discuss extending the route
to 1-20.
It is essential w e get
started on this, especially in
the Melissa-Anna area.
With t h e growth rate of
those cities it will n o t b e
long before rooftops will
block any potential route.
Please feel free t o attend
the meetings a n d also let
m e know your questions
and concerns.
Opportunity
Maryland (10.3 percent) and
N e w York (12.7 percent).
Some
states
showed
substantial
increase,
including Florida with 13
Black delegates, u p from four
in 2000; Louisiana from o n e
to seven, M i c h i g a n went
from three t o eight and N e w
York is u p from seven
delegates in 2000 t o 13 this
year.
Xetus - Tlte
Gazette
• September
09
Despite t h e progress in
Black G O P n u m b e r s , t h e
Joint C e n t e r reports t h a t
there is a big gap in t h e
Black
leadership
and
participation rates i n t h e
two maJ9r political parties.
"Black p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n
the major parties national
convention
is
strongly
Democratic,"
t h e Joint
Center report observes.
September
IS, 2004 • Page 3
Business Directory To Advertise Call 972-509-9049
The Business of Diversity is Paved
with Awareness and Action
The
sixth
annual
Diversity-The Focus, "A
Working
Conference"
will be held at the Center
for
Community
Cooperation in Dallas o n
September
16, 2 0 0 4 ,
from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30
p.m.
T h e t h e m e is: T h e
Business of Diversity.
The
conference
is
presented by T h e Bridge
Into T h e 21st Century,
Inc., Allstate Insurance
Company,
Center
Operating
Company,
T X U , Oncor, Sir Speedy
Printing
4102 (Oak
Lawn)
location, * a n d
Diversity
Living
Magazine.
O u r city a n d nation
have m a d e valiant efforts
in t h e area of race
relations. However, this
continues to be a work in
progress. While in t h e
20th century, A m e r i c a
and other countries were
marked by war and issues
related to race. N o w in
the 21st century, we are
plagued by t h e i s m s racism, classism and war.
The
Business
of
Diversity is paved with
awareness a n d action.
K n o w l e d g e is power,
therefore by providing
t h e a n n u a l conference
and forums during t h e
year,
persons
can
increase their educational
awareness a n d actions.
T h e actions, we hope will
result in an increase in
respect and tolerance.
Keynote
speakers
include E d Rankin, C E O
of People Solutions, Inc.
T h e company is a leading
provider
of
human
resource
management
consulting
and
outsourcing
services.
People Solutions was
recendy n a m e d as one of
the
fastest
growing
companies
in
the
Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Ed is a m e m b e r of t h e
Dallas Assembly and the
Texas C o u n c i l for t h e
D e v e l o p m e n t a l
Disabilities.
Mike
Cano, the
General Manager of Al
Dia, a product of T h e
Dallas M o r n i n g N e w s
will speak on the Cultural
Mix at t h e conference.
H e helped l a u n c h t h e
publication a n d oversees
the
sale,
circulation,
m a r k e t i n g a n d finance
departments for Al Dia.
C a n o h a s viewed t h e
world through his lenses
as a photographer a n d
reporter.
H e served as regional
director of the National
Association of Hispanic
Publications a n d on t h e
advisory b o a r d of t h e
Orange County Salvation
Army,
Hispanic
C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e
and other organizations.
Speakers will include
Ramona
Logan,
Reporter, N B C 5; T o m
Lazo, P r e s i d e n t , Lazo
Technologies;
Martin
Burrell, t h e A m e r i c a n
Tribute
to September
A
With its 2004 tlienie "Paying
Tribute to the Americans
Slain on September 11,
2001," the Gm-land Branch of
the NAACP highlights an
event and date now
significant to America's
history and future.
Honoring the victims, the
organization will host its 14th
annual Freedom Fund
Banquet on September 11,
2004 at the Granville Arts
Center.
Carrying on the legacy of the
innocent Americans killed on
that tragic day, the op«iing
ceremony will b e ^ with a
patrioticpresentation of
colors. Tiie>Vest Mesquite
High School ROTC wiU
present the Americanflagand
the Texas flag followed by a
recording of America the
Beautiful," by the late Ray
Charles.
Special guest and keynote
speaker Shaun Rabb of Fox 4
News will speak to guests
about the patriotic meme of
the night.
The annual Freedom Fund
Gazette Publisher:
Make Your Money Count
Where
are
the
Minority
businesses?
W h y d o n ' t we have
s o m e w h e r e we c a n go
that understands o u r
n e e d s a n d strives t o
m e e t those needs? Well,
e a c h week M O N - T h e
G a z e t t e p r o m o t e s just
that. In o u r p a p e r there
are
several
Airlines
Center; and
T o d d Wagner, known for
the
famed
Broadcast.com, a n d C o Executive P r o d u c e r of
the n e w Star Search,
hosted by Arsenio Hall
may
make
an
appearance.
Presentations
will
include Linking Diversity
to C o r p o r a t e C h a n g e ,
focusing o n persons who
work h u m a n resources,
supplier
diversity,
m a n a g e m e n t a n d areas
that
bear
the
responsibility for t h e
success of professional
development programs.
Learn strategies that can
lead to positive change
from the top and beyond.
Other
presenter's
workshops will highlight
Race, Ethnicity and SelfIdentification.
The
interactive sessions will
address
issues
about
cultures,
education,
religion, and war. This is
an opportunity to learn
how t o use dialogue, art,
role-playing
and
leadership skills as a
pivotal c o m p o n e n t t o
building a more inclusive
you.
T h e Bridge Into T h e
21st Century, I n c . is a
non-profit
volunteer
organization
founded
t h e intent of
with
addressing the challenges
of
diversity
with
e d u c a t i o n . F o r ticket
information call Jackie
Ladapo at 214-467-0393
Garland B r a n c h NAACP
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people?
We as a people need t o
c h e c k ourselves a n d
start aiding o n e a n o t h e r
if we ever h o p e to dispel
the "crabs in a b a r r e l "
stereotype. Stop paying
the o t h e r m a n a n d start
spending our money
with t h e b r o t h e r m a n .
After all, are we n o t o u r
Brother's Keeper? H a v e
we forgotten w h a t it was
like t o strike o u t o n o u r
own?
Let's n o t get beside
o u r s e l v e s a n d forget
that everyone h a s to
start
somewhere, so
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selection committee chose
the individuals who best
exemplified the college's
core values of Learning,
Service and Involvement,
Creativity and Irmovation,
Academic
Excellence,
Dignity and Respect, and
Integrity.
"The honorees have
truly had a profound
impact on Collin County.
All five of them have
in
their
volunteered
communities for more than
50 years, and they show no
sign of stopping. They are
exceptional people and
great examples for our
young scholars."
Cary Israel, the college's
president,
encouraged
and
friends,
family
colleagues of the honorees
to join in the celebration of
these Living Legends.
today!!!!
I N S U R A N C E
11 V i c t i m s
Banquet is a national
NAACP program that each
regional, state and local
branch is encouraged to host
in an effort to spotlight the
community it serves as well as
area youth.
Rewarding Gariand area
youth for academic excellence
throughout their high school
careers; the branch awards a
scholarship to the two
African-American seniors
(one male and one female)
with the highest GPA while
attending one of the seven
high schools in the Garland
Independent School District.
This year 14 scholarships wUl
be provided to students
pursuing higher education at
an accredited college or
pursuing a trade at a
vocational school.
Additionally, the banquet
pays tribute to community
leaders and organizations
dedicated to improving the
pobtical, educauonal, social
and economic status of
to
offer,
b u t to
actually
consider
doing business with
someone that knows
where you are coming
from.
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not what motivated these
individuals to give so much
of themselves, but they
certainty deserve to be
acknowledged. We could not
possibly count all of the
people they have inspired
and affected. They truly are
legendary."
The community is invited
to participate and may
purchase tables of eight for
5400 or individual tickets at
«60.
In addition, corporauons
are
and/or
families
encouraged to express their
appreciation of the 2004
by
Living
Legends
becoming
Humanitarian
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$5,000 contribution.
For more information
about Living Legends, call
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Steve Harvey's Crib Give Away 2004
Radio
O n e Dallas
KBFB F M '97.9 T H E
Beat' home of ' T h e All
New
Steve
Harvey
M o r n i n g Show' presents
the 2 n d Annual *Crib
Giveaway' at the 2004
State
Fair
Classic
Football Game held on
Saturday O c t o b e r 2 ,
2004, where the Prairie
View Panthers take on
the G r a m b l i n g
State
T i g e r s at t h e C o t t o n
Bowl located in Texas
State Fair
Grounds.
T h e event kick off will
be at 7 p.m.
its
That's
right,
b a c k . . . 9 7 . 9 T h e Beat
will qualify listeners to
become finalists for the
97.9 T h e Beat C r i b
7 finalists
Giveaway.
from t h e 97.9 T h e Beat
promotion will choose a
mailbox during halftime
of t h e 2004 State Fair
Classic football g a m e .
One of the mailboxes will
have t h e deed t o t h e
grand prized house!
On
September 2 5 ,
2004, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
listeners will be invited to
a block party located at
Victorian
Forest
Subdivision in Pleasant
Grove. T h e site is located
near the intersection of
Scyene a n d J i m Miller
Rd. Listeners will be able
to view the G r a n d Prize—
Homes
A n e w Berry
house valued at $150,000
which will include house
accessories a n d m o r e .
Other
activities
will
include;
exhibitor
booths, food, beverages
and lots of prizes!
The
event
targets
families 12-54. At least
65,000 participants are
expected to attend this
year's State Fair Classic.
T h e event will be
hosted by Steve Harvey
from 9 7 . 9 K B F B ' T h e
Beat,' Al Wash from ALW
Entertainment,
Calvin
Berry from Berry Homes
and U P N 2 1 .
For more information
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t
www.979thebeat.com or
contact
Koshina
Tabasuri,
Promtions
Coordinator at 972-3345417
KENNY "BABYFACE". E D M O N D S A L O N G
WITH MARY J. B L I G E , A S H A N T I , MISSY
ELLIOT, E V E , M O N I C A , M U S I Q , BRANDY,
JAMIE FOXX, R E V E R E N D R U N , WYCLEF
JEAN A N D R U S S E L L S I M M O N S U N I T E
FOR HISTORIC RECORDING
Kenny
"Babyface"
Edmonds, Tracey Edmonds,
Russell
Simmons and
Jonathan Lewis announced
today that the star-studded
recording of the 1970's hit
"Wake Up Everybody" would
be released on September 21,
2004.
"My wife Tracey and 1,
along with Russell Simmons
and Jonathan Lewis, want to
help make a change in this
country," stated Edmonds.
"This song is the spirit of the
country and all these arusts
have the will to change it,
empower the young voters
and create a movement for
people to vote and change the
current
administration,"
added Edmonds.
All proceeds from Wake Up
Everybody
will
benefit
America Coming Together
(ACT). ACT is America
Coming Together (ACT) who
is working to register and
mobilize voters to support
progressive candidates at all
levels of government. ACT is
building the largest voter
mobilization efifort in history.
The first recording of its
dme, "Wake Up Everybody"
features a wide variety of
today's hottest hip-hop, R&B
and rap stars. Among the
standout performances are
Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx,
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Jadakiss, Fabolous, Jaheim,
Faith Evans, Claudette Ortiz
(City High) and Nate Dogg,
with Floetry, Ben Jelen, Bilal,
Akon, Bonnie McKee, DJ
Quik, Ellie Lawson, Jon B,
Julia Fordham, Kristine W,
Marques Houston, MC Lyte,
Omarion (B2K), Raphael
Saadiq, S5, and Wyclef Jean
providing backup vocals for
the chorus.
"I'm excited about the 'oneness' and people becoming
less selfish and more selfless,"
added Reverend Run of Run
DMC. "The more we come
Don't Miss the Denton Blues Fest Sponsored
by Denton Black Chamber of Commerce on
Fri. Sept. 17 and Sat. Sept. 18!
T h i s y e a r ' s D e n t o n Blues F e s t i v a l will have a new a t t r a c t i o n for t h e
y o u t h , " I t ' s C o o l to Stay in S c h o o l W e e k e n d " of w h i c h all p r o c e e d s
will b e n e f i t t h e Y o u n g M i n o r i t y E n t r e p r e n e u r s
Institute.
Bobby Blue Bland
Mike Jones
PaulWaU
D e n t o n B l u e s Fest & "It's C o o l to S t a y i n S c h o o l
Weekend"
L i n e - U p for Fri. 9/17/04 a n d S a t . 9/18/04
Rap Concert Fri. 9/17/04
4:30 -6:00 pm Young Papa, WAR, Tx Coalition, & Lowdown
6:30- 8:00 pm Bill Will
8:30 -10:00 pm Play -N - Skillz f. (Krazy-Bone and Adina Howard)
10:30 -12 midnite Mike Jones & Paul Wall
It's Cool to Stay in School Weekend Fri. 9/17/04
Mike Jones & Paul Wall - alcohol-free event, kid
4:30 - 12 midnite
safe
Hosted by Greg Street of K-104
Blues Festival, Sat. 9/18/04
3:00- 4:00 pm Ray Sharpe/Dave Milsap Band
4:30 - 5:30 pm UPALLNIGHT Blues Band
6:00-7:00 pm Blues Boy Willie
7:30-8:30 pm Pops Carter & the Funkmonsters
9:00 -10:00 pm Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King
10:30-11:30 pm Bobby Bland
It's Cool to Stay in School Weekend Sat. 9/18/04
Bobby Blue Bland, Smokin Joe Kubiak and
3:00 - 12 midnite
Bnois King,Pops Carter and The Funkmonsters, & many more
Hosted by Kaye FuUylove of KKDA 730 AM
Admission is $10 per person. Both events will be held at the North Texas Fairgrounds,
2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton,TX 7620L For more information call 940-565-9015 or
972-347-3252 or visit the website at: www.Dentonbluesfest.com
I'icr II Sponion: Dentoo Record Chronicle, V%1U Fargo, Millet Bc«r, Budwnaa, UNT-Equity & Divervity Dcpt., GDAC, tJKTPrctidcm's Office,Texas Bank. Tier III Sponsors: Point Bank, Classic Lincoln Mercury, Inwood Bank, Denton Comm.
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SEE-YOU-AT-THE-POLE FESTIVAL 2004
ALL
NATIONS
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Yoga classes, 10:00 a m &
a d u l t E S L / L I F T classes,
7:00 p m
Thursdays, 7:00 p m
Adult
Spanish
class
offered.
All Nations U M C
Dr. Clara Reed, Pastor
3415 East 14th Street
Piano, T X 75074
972-424-8500
CHRISTIAN CHAPEL
OF
CME
TEMPLE
FAITH CHURCH
evening services.
Greenville Avenue C h u r c h
of Christ
Minister S.T.W. Gibbs, HI,
Pastor
1013 S o u t h
Greenville
Avenue
R i c h a r d s o n , T X 75081
972-644-2335
HOLY T E M P L E COGIC
Tomorrow
&
Sunday,
September 10 & 12, 2 0 0 4 ,
3:30 p m
93rd C h u r c h Anniversary
Holy Temple C O G I C
Elder Raymond Jones,
Pastor
1110 Avenue H
Piano, T X 75074
972-424-9911
N o w T h r o u g h September
14, 2004
Enrollment
for
the
Institute
For
Christian
Growth.
For
more
information call Rev. Leon
Moore @ 972-329-5030,
Ext. 2 8
September 19, 11:00 a m
Annual
Men's
Day
P r o g r a m , for information
call Rev. Johnnie Bradley @
972-329-5030, Ext. 26
Mesquite Friendship B C
Rev. T e r r y M . T u r n e r ,
Pastor
2 2 3 2 Franklin Drive
Mesquite, T X 75150
972-329-5030
Garland's second annual
festival to kick off National SeeYou-At-The-Pole Week will
again be a benefit for the local
Boys & Girls Club, as provided
by the Salvation Army.
ALL. proceeds will go to the
Boys & Girls Club of Garland, a
community outreach service by
the Salvation Army which
provides affordable after-school
activities, summer day camp
and much more to the young
people of our city with an
emphasis
on
character
development.
As an organization committed
to bettering the lives of
children, the Garland Kiwanis
Club likes to promote programs
like the Boys and Girls Club.
With
such
a
wonderful
alternative, no child should be
left home alone after school.
Kiwanis Club of Garland,
Blachonontics
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stablished Art gallery looking
for exceptional salesperson to
leadlcreate sales forces and to sell
art in corporate environment. Fax
your resume to 214*752,5589 or
e-mail it to
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(972) 606-3261
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Associate for (^lassiCed and Small
Business A c c o u n u . Must have:
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people skins, the ability to close.
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Houriy pay +coinml»sion + bonuses
CaU: 972-606-3891
(ask for sales manager)
Fax: 972-881-1646
Email:
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F-T ACCOUNT EXECIJTIVE
KWRDFM is looking for
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successful in outside sita. A
commitment to the prognmming
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IS, 2004 • Minority
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First prize is a S50 gift card!!!
Team-In-Training will host
the snow cone booth, and
various items will be raffled, in
addition
to
receiving
donations
on
site
(cash/checks/sports
items/educational items/nonperishable foods).
Bring the whole family for
an evening of music, fun, great
food and cool refreshments in
the shade of beautiful OneEleven Ranch Park, located at
2121 East Brand Road,
north-east of Highway 190
(by Firewheel Golf Course).
For more information, see
the Kiwanis web page at
www.garlandkiwanis.org, and
follow the link to See-You-AtThe-Pole Festival 2004, or
call Jana Edwards at 972-8240482.
Black people coming to this
t o w n , gleefully
spending
their millions, in t h e face of
that
desperation
and
partying o n t h e graves of
those
often
unnamed
" u n a r m e d black m e n " as t h e
newspaper article stated. By
the way, t h e o n e to w h o m
they referred was n a m e d
Timothy Thomas.
A n d as if that were n o t
enough to upset t h e most
ardent
football
fan,
according to the commercial
I heard, we n o w have T o m
Joyner a n d Ludacris coming
to entertain the people at the
football game. W h y is this
significant? C a n y o u say
C o m p USA? C a n you say
Pepsi
Cola?
D o you
r e m e m b e r those boycotts, or
should
I
say
those
threatened boycons?
T h e C o m p U S A fiasco
was discussed ad nauseam
on t h e T o m Joyner show a
few years ago, a n d Black
folks were asked n o t to shop
there until " w e get some
answers."
JBlack
folks
c o m p h e d , a n d t h e "answer"
came in t h e form- oi--\hc>~
usual apolog>', advertising
dollars for a Black agency,
and some discount coupons
for t h e aggrieved parties to
come back to C o m p U S A
and spend our money.
T h e Pepsi boycott, called
by Russell S i m m o n s o n
behalf
of
Ludacris
(Simmotis said h e called it
because of Pepsi's doublestandard, when they fired
L u d a c r i s a n d hired Ozzy
Osbourne.
However, t h e resulting
concessions
were
for
Ludacris and Simmons.)
T h e answer to that failed
attempt to stand u p to a
c o r p o r a t e giant was t h e
promise of a few million
dollars from Pepsi, to b e
given over a period of a few
years, to t h e L u d a c r i s
Foundation.
O f c o u r s e t h e usual
apology was d e m a n d e d as
well as the reinstatement of
Ludacris in the Pepsi ad,
the former of which is
highly overrated a n d t h e
latter of which
never
happened. I n t h e immortal
w o r d s of M i k e T y s o n ,
" T h a t was 'ludicrous.'" '
Black icons who solicited
and/or
benefited
from
Black support of boycotts,
.albeit, short-lived boycotts,
now
come
to
will
Cincinnati a n d break a
boycott called by those
w h o s u p p o r t e d t h e m in
their efforts. You gotta love
it, brothers and sisters; you
just gotta love it!
James E. Clingman, an
adjunct professor at t h e
University of Cinciimati's
African American Studies
department,
is
formtr
e d i t o r of t h e C i n c i n n a t i
H e r a l d Newsp,^.ex ._an<t4B
f o u n d e r of t h e G r e a t e r
Cincinnati
African
American
C h a m b e r of
Commerce.
H e h o s t s t h e radio
p r o g r a m , "Blackonomics,"
a n d h a s w r i t t e n several
books,
including:
Economic Empowerment
or Economic Enslavement
- We have a C h o i c e ;
Blackonomics; and the
recently published Black-oKnowledge-Stuff we need
to know. Clingman's books
are available at his Web site,
www.bIackonomics.com.
H e can b e contacted there
or by telephone at 5 1 3 /
489-4132.
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millions of dollars into t h e
M o n d a y s , 6:00 a m - 7:00
regional economy, they said.
am
MOORE'S
CHAPEL
Cincinnati has been trying
H o u s e of Prayer
C.O.G.LC
to overcome t h e stigma of
the 2001 riots that followed
Christian Chapel C M E
LITTLE
FLOCK
a White police officer's fatal
September 19, 4:00 p m
Temple of Faith C h u r c h
BAPTIST C H U R C H
s h o o t i n g of a n i m a r m e d
District Musical
D r . Jerome E. M c N e i l ,
Black m a n who fled police,
Jr.,
Simdays @ 6:30 p m
September 2 0 - 2 4 , 7:00 plus a n economic boycott
Senior Pastor
imposed by Black activists
We n o w have S u n d a y p m Nighdy
14120 Noel Road
by the shooting."
angered
Evening
Services,
come
M c K i n n e y District Holy
Dallas, T X 75240
T
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e
article
went o n to say,
worship with us
Convocation,
h o s t e d by
972-239-1120
"Procter
&
G
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m b l e Co. a n d
Moore's Chapel C O G I C ,
F
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d
e
r
a
t
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d
Department
Little
Flock
Baptist Elder Willie Wilson is t h e
FAITH
&
POWER
Stores
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c
.
,
t
h r o u g h its
Church
pastor. Elder Jessie Owens is
L
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MINISTRIES
Rev. Louis E. L a u r e n t , t h e
Superintendent and
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a
m
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Senior Pastor
Sister Audine T u r m a n is t h e
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O n G o i n g Revival, 7:30
704 East Aimee Street
District
Missionary.
t
o
support
t
he
S
I
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6
million
pm
P.O.
B o x 9 0 3 (Mailing M i s s i o n a r y T u r m a n
will
g
a
m
e
a
n
d
three
days
of
Life Changers Revival Address)
speak on T h u r s d a y night.
events
leading
u
p
to
it.
Changing from one stage to
Forney, T X 75126
Procter
&
Gamble's
the next.
2
1 4 - 3 2 5 Special guest speakers will
5400,000
contribution
7 0 2 1 M E S Q U I T E
include Bishop Johnson o n
allows t h e company to a d d
Faith & Power Ministries
FRIENDSHIP
B A P T I S T M o n d a y night; Evangelist H .
its
n a m e to the Ohio Classic
Apostle James Turknett
CHURCH
L.
Bean
on Tuesday,
title
this year, spokesmen
2 1 2 0 N . St. A u g u s t i n e
Wednesday
and
Friday said.
Road
nights
2nd & 4th Sundays
All those events combined
At Bruton in Suite 126
Blood pressure screenings
c
o
u l d b r i n g as m u c h as
Dallas, T X 75227
available after 1 1 : 0 0 a m
Moore's Chapel C O G I C
$72.7 million into t h e local
972-329-1358
service
Elder Willie Wilson, Pastor
economy, a c c o r d i n g to a
306 N . C e d a r Drive
study by t h e University of
G R E E N V I L L E
September 1 1 , 7:00 p m
Allen, T X 75002
Cincinnati's
C e n t e r for
AVENUE C H U R C H O F
Brotherhood M u ^ a l
. 972^7^7-9693
Economic Education. As I
CHRISTalways say: It's always a b o u t
S e p t e m b e r 12,'"8:00 a m
MOUNT
O U V E the money. And I ain't m a d
3rd S u n d a y of E a c h
a n d 11:00 a m , after each C H U R C H O F P L A N O
at t h e m for taking o u r
Month
worship service
money, especially when we
Free
blood
pressure
F R E E prostrate screening
T h e r e are n o w two Sunday willingly a n d graciously give
screening in t h e gym after
it t o t h e m anyway. H o w
for cancer, available for m e n M o r n i n g Services!
m u c h of that S72 million
40 years and older
Church Happ^ningM
Pagm 8
will come from Black folks
reveling at t h e football
game? H o w m u c h of it will
go t o Black folks via
('(intact Marketing m advertise in mir career opportuniiy section ')72-50<)-')()4') I\ix or Hmail copy for
business ownership in t h e
quote: \\\\: 972-50')-^)05H; Hmail: opptirtunity'i/montheguiicltc.com
tourism industry?
It's n o t enough that there
ROUTE PERSONS
is real desperation a m o n g
Black people in this city
Needed For:
OarlaniUMei>i]ulte PUno/Kichardaoa/
who have been consistently
N. t)aIlaW I'urmenivlUe/ WyUe/
and
continuously
McKlnaeyf Allcn/FriutW LnriavlUc/
Ocntoiiy Dmlla* Arema
marginalized
and
Salary Negotiable
Call
underserved by their elected
officials a n d t h e corporate
"suit."
P l e a s e leave a m e s s a g e !
N o w we will wimess more
p
with the assistance of Avalon
Media, the Garland Emergency
Corps,
Forklift
Doctor,
TruthPursuits,
Team
in
Training, Free Motion, and
several other businesses are
sponsoring the event, which
will be an evening music festival
(4:00 PM to 10:00 PM) at
One-Eleven Ranch Park.
Aside from the fantastic free
concerts by Committed, Weak
the Mighty, Unshaken and
Sunset70, The Kiwanis Club
will hold a youth talent show.
For an S8 entrance fee, young
vocalists
will
have the
opportimity to showcase their
talent, while contributing to an
excellent cause.
Entrants will sign up on the
spot, and must provide a C D
accompaniment track or sing
a'cappella, as all performances
must be limited to 3 minutes.
Leeal Notices
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CTxDOT) CONTRACTS
Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received byTxDOT
until the dateCs) shown below, and then publicly read.
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING
FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)
Dist/Div: Fort Worth
Contract 0747-04-057 for TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION in
TARRANT County will be
opened on October 15, 2004 at 1:00 pm at the State Office.
Plans and specifications arc available for inspection, along with
bidding proposals, and applications for thcTxDOT Prequalified
Contractor's list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div OfTices listed
below. If applicable, bidders must submit prcqualification information
toTxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on
a project. Prequalificaiion materials may be requested from the State
Office listed below. Plans for the
above contractCs) are available fromTxDOT's website at
www.dot.statc.tx.us and from reproduction companies at the expense
of the contractor.
NPO: 14130
State Office
Consu-ZMaint. Division
200 E. Riverside Dr.
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: 512-416-2540
Dist/Div Officc(i)
Fort Worth District
District Engineer
2501 Southwest LP820
Ft Worth, Texas 76133
Phone: 817-370-6500
Minimum wage rates arc set out in bidding documents and the rates
will be pan of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national
origin.
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Church News
RULES
FROM
He cares for you,
"I can do all
things
through
Christ
which
strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
(KJV)
6) Reach Up! For Heavenly
1) mike Up! Decide to have things and thank God that He will
a good day and thank God you reach down for yotd. My father said
woke up. "This is the day which to reachforthe moon and if you fall
the Lord hath made; we will rejoice among the stars you have done well.
and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 "Trust in the Lord with all thy
(KJV)
heart; and lean not unto thy own
2) Dress Up! The best way understanding.
In all thy ways
to dress up is to put on a smile; and acknowledge Him and He shall
thank God that you can smile direct thy paths." ProveHts 3:5-6
became a smile is an ine:^>ensive (KJV)
way to improve your looks, "...for
the Lord sees not as man see; for
man looks on the outward
appearance; but the Lord looks at
the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 KJV
3) Shut UplStop talking so
much!
Learn to say nice things
about people; learn to listen and
thank God that you can hear what
is being said. It has been said that
God gave its two ears and one
mouth, therefore He must have
meant for us to do twice as much
listening as talking. "He that keeps
his mouth keeps his life: but he that
opens wide his lips shall have
destruction." Proverbs 13:3 (KJV)
4) Stand Up! For what is
right and good. Learn to stand for
something or you will fall for
artything; and thank God that He
has given you the power to choose.
"And let us not be weary in well
doing: for in due season we shall
reap if we faint not. As we have
therefore opportunity, let us do good
unto all men, especially unto them
who are of the household of faith."
Galatians 6:9-10 (KfV)
GOD
Remember God answers "KneeMail"
Picture of The Week
(L to R) Pastor Reynolds Waod
of Trinity Prayer Chapel (T.P.C.)
in McKinney,
tvith his guest
speaker.
Dr. Richard
Hanner,
Pastor of Redeemed
Comtnunity
Church in Dallas, just
before
T.PC.'s night of Holy
Ghost
Service.
Teaching and Revival
The Thetne for the night tvas
"Overcoming
Racism
and
Culture"
Picture of the Week
(L to R) POMtor Reynolds Uhod of Trinity Prayer Chapel (T.P.C.) in
McKinney, urith his guest speaker. Dr. Richard Hanner, Pastor of
Redeemed Community Church.
7)
L^ Up! Your prayers to
God and thank God that He listens.
And that He is willing to help you.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every
thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known
unto God."
Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
5) Look Up! To the Lord and
trust Him. And thank God that for
Email: [email protected]
Office: 972-516-4191
Voice Mail: 972-606-3878
Fax: 972-516-4197
LetMON-Ths
Gazette help your church
accompiish the Prayer of Jabtz, "Enlarge our
lerruory to expand oppommitUs that may impact
in such a mry that tve touch more liveifor God's
^ory. Let us do more for Him."
Page 5 BabyFace
together, the more strength we
have and I am very excited t o
see all these people coming
together for this great cause,"
concluded Reverend Run.
A full C D with bonus tracks
including "Give Peace A
Chance 2004" by Yoko Ono,
"Revolution" by B e n Jelen,
"Why? What's Goin" On?" by
the Roots, "Fear," by Lenny
Kravitz, "Stop T h e Fighting,"
by Ellie Lawson, "HellTo Pay,"
by Bonnie Raitt, "Freedom,"
by Jurassic
5, "Get It
Together," by Seal, "Raise This
Land," by Freckles featuring
Res a n d Mystic, 'Time in
Babylon," by Emmylou Harris,
"This Land Is Your Land," by
Everclear, "Right on Time," by
OAR, "The Wind," by Matt
Nathanson and "Change The
World" by Babyface and Eric
Clapton, will b e available in
stores throughout the country
on September 2 1 . T h e C D will
also include a full length D V D
that will give viewers a glimpse
at the historic recording of the
chorus
and
individual
performances. "The message
of this song is timeless and
especially
meaningful
in
today's world," stated Kenny
"Babyface"
Edmonds,
producer
of Wake U p
Everybody.
"This will b e a
recording event destined to
make history and certain to
affect change in the November
election," concluded Edmonds
Garland NAACP Page 4
Garland residents.
This year marks the 20th
anniversary of the Garland
branch of the NAACP.
Taking great strides to
reduce me inequalities
suffered by the minority
community in Garland, the
branch has been fighting for
equal educational
opportunities and civil
ngnts since its inception.
T h e Garland Branch of the
N A A C P serves Garland,
Rowlett and Sachse. For
more information please
call 972-381-5044.
C^hurch D i r e c t o r y
Peel Be't^er Now.
KHVN
H E A V E N . PZ.
Uplifting,
Inspirational
Music
DavStar
Deliverance Ministries
Our Services:
Sunday
Tuesday
Sunday Scbocri: 10:00 B.III.
Midday Service: ll:O0a.in.
P r a y e r Service: 7:00 p . m .
Service: 7:30 p.ai.
sponsored by:
The Touch MinistT? • Women in Tninsition (WIT)
Website: www.tbetouchminislry.com • Phone: 972-769-8826
Soutliliiik l l o t i l • 16110 N. (ciUriil Ixprcs-^Hav • Piano. I \
Chiiitlan Methodist Episcopal Charch
1113 I A n . PbiKxTX 75074 (072)423-4090
R«v. Janm E. Lsrry. Pailor
Sumtey Sctiool:
Sunday Worahip Sarvlca:
Wsdnesday NightCommuntty BltH* ClaM:
0:30 A.M.
11:00 A.II.
7:30 P.U.
Church Directory
Page 9
C^hurch Directory
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I ^^^^^ DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FEUOWSHIP
'A SpirituaJ Oasis for a Thirsty Hbrld" Isaiah
G R E ENVILLE
LVENUE
CHURCH O F CHRIST
SS:1
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30
AM
972-437-3493
Itov.LasfeWSnMv
1010-1020 Scxith Shemran Strro* • Ridiardson, TX 75081
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas
1013 S. Greenville Avenue • Richardson, TX 75081
972-644-2335 (Office) • 972-644-9347 (Fax)
www.GrccnviIleAvenucC3iurchofCbrist.org (Wel»ite)
SCHEDULE OF SERMCES
Sunday Service
Morning Worship
7:30 am & 10:30 am
9:00 am Sunday School
Sundtfy
Wednesday Service
Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
Brotherhood 7:00 pm
Missions 7:00 pm
Singles Group 7:00 pm
Bible Study 7:45 pm
Wednesdt^
Dr. Robert E. Price,
Senior Pastor
A Praying Church Family
" W a t c h m e n o n the Walls"
214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax)
9550 S h e p a r d R o a d
D a l l a s , T X 75243
w w w . n m z b . o r g (Website) • n e w n i z b c @ a o l . c o m ( E m a i l )
Thursday
- Early M o r n i n g Worship . . . . 7:45 a m
- Bible Class
9:30 a m
- M o r n i n g Worship
10:30 a m
- E v e n i n g Worship
6:00 p m
- Prayer S e r v i c e
7:00 p m
- Bible Class
7:30 p m
- Bible Class
11:00 a m
(Quality childcare available Dally In the Development Center
affurdable fee, call 972-644-0134 or 972-644-8719)
MINISTER
Associate Mimstcrs
o
r> •
¥TT
Ben Myers
S. T. W. GibbS, III
Patrick Worthey
Elders
Ray Christopher • Harlee Glover
Fred Green • Raymond H a r t
David Phillips, Jr. • Johnie V. Rodgers, Sr.
Friendship Baptist Church
Mt. Olive Church of Piano
740 Ave. F Piano. Tx 75074
^72 633 551 1 mocop740.<i a o l . c o m
iDr. C. Paul McBride, Pastorj
Schedule of Services:
Sunday
Early Morning Worship
8:00 a.m.
Sunday School Classes
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
11:00 a.m.
Serving the Piano Community for 11 Years
Sunday Wonhlp
s a i l l am
Sunday School
9:45 am
W>dri«iidoy niphtt:
7:15 pm
Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
UBIM
Mt. OMve Churcli of Pt«w
School of BibUcal Studies
s*» Seifieaier: AutfuM 2004
Wednesday
Morning Bible Study
9:30 a.m.
Prayer Meeting and
7:30 p.m.
Evening Bible Study
4396 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056
(972) 625-8186
website: www.fbc-online.net
"The Church with a Vision"
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Church Happenings
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O i u r c A Happenings
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September 26, 3:00 pm
Early Morning Worship
Pastor's Anniversary with
Service @ 8:00 am & regular guest speaker Bishop K. D.
Sunday Morning Worship @ Davis, Sr. from Sixth Avenue
11:00 am
BC in Corsicana, Texas
September 24, 7:30 pm
New Cornerstone BC
First Aimual Women's
Rev. D. R. Watson, Pastor
Conference. The theme is
1808 West 10th Avenue
"Princess With A Purpose."
Corsicana, T X 75110
Guest speaker will be Co903-874-6226
Pastor Carlotta Hairston of
Miracle Temple in Lancaster,
September 11, 7:00 pm Texas. Donation will be $ 15 8:30 pm
per ticket.
Childcare
Praise Choir Musical
provided.
September 19, 10:00 am *
Founder's Day Service @
the South Fork Ranch. For
more information, please call
Nakela Prude @ 972-4373493, Ext. 100
September 25, 8:00 am
Guest speakers will be
Pastor Pat Willie of Open
Door Worship Center in
Allen, Texas; Pastor Linda
Skinner of Covenant Pastors
North Dallas Community
of
Allen,
Texas;
and
Evangelist Bobby Stringer of Bible Fellowship
Rev. Leslie W. Smith,
Open Bible Church in Piano,
Texas. Donation will be $20. Pastor/Teacher
1010-1020 South Sherman
Childcare provided.
Street
Richardson, T X 75081
For more information,
972-437-3493
please call 972-633-5511.
Mt. Olive Church of Piano
Rev. Sam Fenceroy, Pastor
740 Avenue F
Piano, T X 75075
972-633-5511
OAK
CLIFF
BIBLE
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
September 15 — December
29, 6 : 1 5 - 7 : 1 5 pm
Eight
consecutive
Wednesday
night's
of
MT. HEBRON BAPTIST
Sexplosion
in
Marriage
CHURCH
Conference for Husbands
Mt. Hebron
Christian and Wives. Joe & Ramona
Bailey will be the instructors.
Academy
Now enrolling K - 3rd Childcare provided
Grades. Call 972-272-8095
Direct questions to Matt
for more information.
Anderson @ 972-228-1281,
Mt.
Hebron
Baptist Ext. 4169
Church
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Rev. Leonacd, Leach, Pastor
Church
901 Dairy Road
Dr. Anthony Evans, Senior
Garland, T X 75040
Pastor
972-276-5218
1808 W. Camp Wisdom
NEW C O R N E R S T O N E Road
Dallas, T X 75232
BAPTIST C H U R C H
972-228-1281
T H E O P E N D O O R W O R S H I P CENTER
Directing Mankind to God timm^ J m u Christrllic Open Door
Service Location & Time
Allen Heritage Center
100 East Main Street
Allen, TX 75013
Sunday Evenings d 6:00 pm
Pastors Jeff & Pat Willie
M.iiliiKj A t l d r o s s : P. O. Box 2401
McKiniu-y, TX 7M)70
PtKHic; 2I4-733-21>(>I
I r i L i i t lhi'()|icni)<Kifiii'(:()fii( . r . t i i i ' t
Saint Mark Missionary
Baptist Churcli
n
1308 W i l c o x Street, M c K i n n e y TX
P a s t o r C h a r l e s S. W a t t l e y
SECOND
MISSION
BAPTIST C H U R C H
September 19, 3:00 pm
Amiual Youth Day with
guest speaker Bishop K. D.
Davis, Sr. from Sixth
Avenue BC in Corsicana,
Texas
Second Mission Baptist
Church
Rev. L. L. Polk, Sr.,
Pastor
909 South 5th Street
Corsicana, T X 75110
903-872-1462
135 Pemberton HUl Road
Dallas, T X 75217
214-398-4166
THE
INSPIRING
BODY
OF
CHRIST
CHURCH
Sign Up Now
FREE
Computer
Training
classes
by
Dominion Training &
Support Center
For more detail and
information, please call
Rev. C. Greer @ 214-7609575
or
Email:
[email protected]
11, 8:00 am
The 5th Annual Sister to
Sister Fitness Festival, a
(5k) walk/race, will be @
Kiest Park in Dallas, Texas.
Honorary Chairpersons are
Debbie Denmon of "Good
Morning Texas;" Co-Pastor
Renee
Hornbuckle
of
Agape Christian Fellowship
Church; First Lady Cheryl
Wesley of Antioch BC; and
Dr. Rickie G. Rush, Senior
Pastor of the Inspiring
Body of Christ Church.
Corsicana, Texas
Zion Traveler's Baptist
Church
Bishop Richard Pritchett,
Pastor
3702 Hatcher Street
;
Dallas,TX 75215
jjl
214-428-2283
' '
Special guest will be
Lucinda Butler with her
atomic workout session and
Vern Thomas, Personal
Fitness
Trainer.
Registration is only $20 for
walkers and rimners. There
will be a special children*s
area that includes clowns
and face painting.
For
mammogram
appointments, please call
214-648-7421.
T h e Inspiring Body of
Christ Church (IBOC)
Dr.
Rickie
G.
Rush,
Senior Pastor
7710
Mondays, 7:00 pm
Monday School
ZION
TRAVELER'S
BAPTIST CHURCH
September 12, 3:00 pm
Annual
Fam^ily
and
Friends Day with guest
speaker Bishop K. D. Davis,
Sr. from Sixth Avenue BC in
South
Westmoreland
Dallas, T X
This Saturday, September
75237
972-572-IBOC (426
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7ntS..Weiimb'«WRii
Phone:9mMn
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All Nations United
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M e n s i;:iir)UMii|': I liJ.lv ":iHlpiii
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Dr. Oaru M. R»md
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Little Flock
Baptist
Church
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Other ministries include: "English As A Second Language'
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Pastor Louis E. Laurent
Internet Broadcast: www.krgm.com
(Men - Fri @ 12 Noon)
A Place W h e r e a "Taste of t h e Word" is G u a r a n t e e d
Sunday School
9:30
Sunday Morning Worship
10:45
Sunday Night Service
6:30
Ibesday Night Brotherhood
7:00
WDdnesday Prayer Meedng/Bible Study.... 7:00
am
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"Where Jesus is the
Main Attraction"
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P h o n e : 2)4-325-7021
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Email: theswordcutsr^yahoo.com
Sunday
Sunday Worship Experience
8:00 am & 10:45 am
Wednesday Bible Study
12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm
E d u c a t i o n Ministries... 9:30 a.m.
W o r s h i p Celebration... 11:00 a m .
- Nursery Facilities Available Wednesday
Family Ministries... 7:00 p . m .
F r i e n d l y F e l l o w s h i p w i t h A Family F o c u s
F o r M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n Call
972.542.6178
www.8alntmarfcbc.com
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N e w Life F e l l o w s h i p of
Hamilton Park
8219 B u n c h e Drive - Dallas, T X 75243
972-671-1096
Blahop MUler E. Johnson Jr., Senior Paator
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14120 Noel R o a d
DaUas, T X 75254
972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax)
[email protected] (Email)
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Sunday M o m l n c Bible School
M a m l n g Worship Service
Evening ttbrvhip (A«np« Hour) Flrvt Sunday
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tOi30 a.m.
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WMlneeday Night Prayer Meeting and Evening Bible Study
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Phone:
Dr. Jerome E.
McNeil, Jr^ Psstor
News -The Gazette
6100 Ave K, Suite
972,516.2992
Fax: 972,509.9058
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Email: [email protected]
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